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Statement from the Northern Yukon First Nations Chiefs on the Passing of Thomas Berger

Press Release Mr. Berger was a unwavering champion of Indigenous issues and driven by his desire to redress injustice. From the time he first arrived in the North in the…

Passing of Thomas Berger saddens NTI

Press Release (Iqaluit, Nunavut) Aluki Kotierk, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) today offered her deepest condolences to the family of the late Thomas R. Berger who passed away…

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation will remember Thomas Berger for hearing Inuvialuit and for furthering Indigenous rights in Canada

Press Release April 29th, 2021 “In no other way could we have discovered the depth of feeling regarding past wrongs and future hopes, and the determination of Native people to…

Justice Thomas Berger Created a Model for Consultation and Respect

Press Release Ottawa : Friday, April 30, 2021 : Senior Leaders of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative are saddened by the passing of Justice Thomas Berger. Berger led a life dedicated to public…

President Chartrand pays tribute to Métis rights champion and friend, Justice Tom Berger

Press Release April 29, 2021 Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – On behalf of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) Cabinet, Citizens, and staff, President David Chartrand issued…

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Thomas Berger

Press Release April 29, 2021 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Berger: “Today, I join Canadians…

Métis Nation Mourns the Loss of Métis Rights Champion Tom Berger

Press Release April 29, 2021, Ottawa, ON:  Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier issued the following statement today on the passing of Tom Berger at the age of 88…

BC Government: Premier’s statement on passing of Thomas R. Berger

Press Release April 28, 2021 VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the passing of Thomas R. Berger: “Thomas R. Berger believed in justice. That meant…

NAN Mourns Passing of Elder Freddie Kakekagumick of Keewaywin First Nation

Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of NAN Elder Freddie Kakekagumick,…

Six Nations Mourns the Loss of a Tenth Community Member to COVID-19

Press Release On April 12, 2021, Six Nations Elected Council received notice from Ohsweken Public Health that a tenth community member has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Six…

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